AccelerateAB launches inaugural Women in Tech event

Calgary, Canada – AccelerateAB, Alberta’s flagship technology conference powered by The A100, is proud to announce the program of their inaugural AccelerateAB Women in Tech Summit. The event will take place Monday, April 15, 2019, the day before the full-day AccelerateAB conference.

As of 2017, only 5% of Canadian technology companies have a solo female founder, and only 13% of tech companies have a female co-founder1. In Alberta though, the proportion of female tech founders in 2018 was almost double the national average at 30%. Another interesting fact – this percentage has increased by 50% in the last two years2.

“Championing women in technology is one of the most important causes in our industry today,” says Cynthia van Sundert, Executive Director of The A100. “While we have made great strides, it is important that we continue to support and grow women in tech. AccelerateAB’s Women in Tech Summit will focus on accelerating, supporting, and learning from outstanding female entrepreneurs to help continue this positive trajectory.”

The AccelerateAB Women in Tech event will take place at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and will feature a mix of keynote speakers and panel discussions.

About AccelerateAB:AccelerateAB is the province’s flagship technology conference that celebrates the best of Alberta’s technology scene. It is an annual conference that brings together leaders, investors, influencers and supporters of Alberta’s technology ecosystem, with the goal of leveraging the success of the next generation of technology entrepreneurs across the province.

The event is backed by high-profile and successful leaders in the industry and is powered by The A100, a member-driven group of Alberta’s most noteworthy technology entrepreneurs.